Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Orchard Lake–Pine Lake, 7 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 159 min of walking

2. Middle Straits Lake & Cebia Beach via West Bloomfield Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 228 min of walking

3. Westwind Lake via West Bloomfield Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 213 min of walking

4. deer Viewpoint–Vernal Ponds, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 154 min of walking

5. Woodpecker Lake–West Bloomfield Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 156 min of walking

6. Cass Lake–Upper Straits Lake, 4 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 234 min of walking

7. Drake Sports Park Viewpoint via Pebble Creek Ravine Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 93 min of walking

8. Flood Water Spot & Lake Michael via Pebble Creek Ravine Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 95 min of walking

9. Pebble Creek Ravine Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 91 min of walking

10. Stick Lean-To via West Bloomfield Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 126 min of walking

11. Harris Lake via West Bloomfield Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

12. Simpson Lake–Stick Lean-To, 3 lakes 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 157 min of walking